The Sommelier of the Year Award recognizes working sommeliers who consistently demonstrate an outstanding passion for marrying wine with food and a dedication to exceptional service.

Past winners include:

• Neil Ingram (Boneta – 2008)

• Chris Van Nus (Blue Water Café – 2007)

• Sebastien Le Goff (CinCin Restaurant – 2006)

• Tom Doughty (C Restaurant – 2005)

• Mark Taylor (CRU Restaurant – 2004)

• Barb Philip MW (Fish House and Cannery Restaurants – 2003)

• Peter Bodnar Rod (C Restaurant – 2002)

• Mark Davidson (The Beach House – 2001)

• Brent Hayman (Raincity Grill – 2000)

Sponsored by the International Sommelier Guild of Canada